| • | Ease of use:
Alinea Group can receive sole-source contracts, up to a ceiling of $3 million for goods and services and $5 million for manufacturing. The SBA has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 25 Federal agencies allowing them to contract directly with certified 8(a) firms. |
| • | Meeting Federal and DOD needs:
Federal acquisition policies encourage Federal agencies to award a certain percentage of their contracts to SDBs. |
| • | Maximization of competencies and skill sets:
Alinea Group can form joint ventures and teams to bid on contracts. |
| • | 8(a) firms save time:
8(a) firms have an advantage over other consultants conducting government work as they are essentially pre-approved to conduct government work and do not have to undergo time consuming bidding, qualifications and approval processes. An 8(a) firm is a contractor that is pre-approved with the Federal government whom upon issuance of a contract, can start work immediately |
